Puddings for athletes: 4 delicious, protein-rich dessert recipes
Everything in moderation, we say! Satisfy your sweet tooth with these four delicious, protein-rich desserts, ideal post-session or race
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Mexican rice bowl with tortilla chips
Fancy a nourishing bowl of all your favourite things? This creamy and flavourful rice bowl offers the perfect balance
Banana malt loaf bars
Packed full of nutrients and energy, these banana malt loaf bars are the perfect triathlon fuel
Pumpkin soup with parmesan crisps
This nourishing and warming soup is packed with vitamins to boost recovery and your immune system
The best sources of protein for vegan and vegetarian triathletes
If you’re meat-free how can you ensure that you’re getting enough protein into your diet to sufficiently cope with training and racing loads? Nutritionist and author of Go Lean Vegan Christine Bailey explains…
Paleo banana and blueberry pancakes
It’s always worth making the time for pancakes! These divine American-style gluten-free Paleo Banana and Blueberry Pancakes are light, fluffy and packed with protein, healthy fats, potassium and vitamin C. They’re perfect for post-workout muscle recovery. Read on for our nutritionist, Kate Percy’s recipe…
Protein pancakes recipe
With 33g protein per portion, these delicious little Protein Pancakes pack a mighty punch using just kitchen cupboard ingredients – a great way to help your muscles recover after that long weekend workout.
Carrot rock cakes recipe
This tasty carrot rock cakes makes a great breakfast cake, and a fantastic start to the day, says Kate Percy…
Courgette and cinnamon muffins recipe
These nourishing and sustaining courgette cinnamon muffins go down a treat, especially at breakfast when they’re warm and slathered with butter and marmalade
Chocolate avocado cake recipe
Avocados transport the chocolate cake from a naughty treat to a good, very good and testy delight, which is full of nutrients
Christmas energy balls recipe
Now is not the time to deny yourself a treat, or 20, says Kate Percy, who here provides a nutritionally-balanced yet suitably-seasonal, in-session snack recipe…
70 minute recipe: spiced orange and almond cake
A tasty and easy-to-prepare cake, great for replenishing glycogen stores post-workout…
Three smoothie recipes from British Cycling’s Nigel Mitchell
Boost your health and vitality with these speedy ideas from 220’s resident nutritionist
Four homemade energy balls
Save yourself cash and time by making these delicious and easy treats
Vegetarian fuelling for an Ironman
Vegetarian but planning to do an Ironman? Here’s some nutritional advice from Lucy-Ann Prideaux for vegetarian Ironman athletes, including what protein sources to target and why getting enough iron is vital
5min recipe: Beetroot salad
Easy to prepare and full of tasty, performance-boosting ingredients…
30min recipe: homemade gnocchi with basil pesto
You could eat shop-bought, but it wouldn’t taste anywhere near as good as this recipe, which offers an excellent ratio of medium-GI carbohydrate to protein
5-minute recipe: Bircher muesli
A quick-fix breakfast cereal with an endurance- boosting balance of carbs, vitamins, minerals and fibre
Rhubarb and raisin muffins
A sweet treat with a fruity boost – the perfect post-training snack.
